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Let’s face it, there is far more mis-information available about the voice then there is correct information. This series of articles will give you a big picture view of the voice and what goes into developing your full and unique voice.
If you asked a Rap artist where the term rap originated you may be told it came from hip hop music in the 1970’s. They may explain it as rhythmic beats or modern urban music. If the truth be known, Rap originated in South Africa. The term Rap refers to the beat of a tribal drum. Can you think of two musical forms based on painful experiences of everyday life? They are Gospel and Blues. For most music lovers we don’t often stop to consider the origin, we simply enjoy it. Black History Month gives us the opportunity to stop, think, listen and consider all the different generations and influences that impact the music of today.
Perhaps you have sensed that something is wrong with your voice but are unable to identify the problem. You may feel soreness when singing or afterwards. You are able to sing notes some days but unable to sing those same notes other days. You may have lost a portion of your range completely. What is normal and what is not? Let me tell you……
What does it mean to create a singing style that is unique and distinct to you? We all attempt to develop a singing voice that brings out all the “best” qualities in our voice, but how is that achieved? How do we take our “best” vocal qualities and develop them in a way that is different from everyone else? How can we make our style engaging and pleasing to the listener?
